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pipette Definition

pi·pette or pipet pi·pet′ (pi pet, pī-)

noun

a slender pipe or tube into which small amounts of liquids are taken up by suction, as for measuring

Etymology: Fr, dim. of pipe, pipe < VL *pipa: see pipe

transitive verb pipetted -·pet′·ted, pipetting -·pet′·ting

to remove, transfer, or measure (liquid) by means of a pipette
pipette Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • ml: For dogs over 60 kg bodyweight, use two pipettes of 2.68 ml.

Converse of object

  • graduate: When using graduated pipettes the pipette should always be filled and allowed to drain in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • use: Now add a bit of pond water or choose an algae by using a pipette.
  • drop: I still remember in a chemistry lesson being told by the teacher to drop a pipette, which I duly did.
  • make: Make sure the pipette is held vertically, possibly with a retort stand and clamp.
  • calibrate: I have used such a tube made from a modern laboratory plastic pipette calibrated in cm and mm.

Adjective modifier

  • plastic: Using plastic bulb pipette, remove some yeast suspension from the beaker ( below the liquid paraffin layer ).
  • disposable: Immediately transfer plasma to a labeled glass or plastic tube using a disposable glass pasteur pipette.
  • volumetric: Volumetric pipettes and flasks for dilutions as required for ammonia analysis.

Modifies a noun

  • tip: A separate pipette tip should be used for each reagent.
  • holder: The diameter of the pipette holder is 0.25 inches ( 6.4mm ).
  • handling: The role would be ideal for a technician with laboratory skills including pipette handling and aseptic technique although full training will be given.
  • bottle: Once captured these essences are used alone are mixed and placed in a 10ml amber pipette bottle.
  • dropper: Helps reduce anxiety and stress caused by injury, illness, traveling, etc. 10ml bottle with pipette dropper.

Noun used with modifier

  • pasteur: Immediately transfer plasma to a labeled glass or plastic tube using a disposable glass pasteur pipette.
  • glass: Immediately transfer plasma to a labeled glass or plastic tube using a disposable glass pasteur pipette.
  • ml: The supernatant was applied to the first column using a 5 ml pipette and allowed to pass over the resin.
  • bulb: Using plastic bulb pipette, remove some yeast suspension from the beaker ( below the liquid paraffin layer ).
  • plastic: I have used such a tube made from a modern laboratory plastic pipette calibrated in cm and mm.
  • teat: The volumes are not critical - a single squirt from a teat pipette will be accurate enough.

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